Photo Sunday - see more at Jeff's website

More 'Grandma time' today.  Poor Jeff - he was supposed to be in Las Vegas this week for his annual golf trip with the boys.  He's done this golf trip for many years, since he was in college.  But, of course it's been cancelled for this year.  But, I will keep Hudson today so he and a friend can at least go play some golf here! 

Have a good day!

Crafty Saturday - another wool applique wall hanging finished for spring.

No little one today - oh my, what shall I do?  I probably should do some cleaning, but not too sure I can get myself motivated for that....we'll see.

Enjoy your weekend! 

The card - super easy one today.....round label stamp is from SU.  I added a sentiment, prima flowers and some punched leaves.  That's it!

Awww....Friday.....hopefully we'll see some sunshine today and some warmer weather.  It would be nice to be able to get some fresh air.

Have a great day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Stamped images are from SU.

Another, cloudy, dreary day.  Glad we enjoyed the sunshine for 2 days - looks like rain, so it will be an indoor day. 

Have a great day!

The card - flowers are from SU.  Oval is a die cut.  The flowers are stamped on the oval and popped up.  (the colors didn't scan well, they match better than it shows!)

Well, I'm on full-time babysitting duty for awhile.  Jeff & Sara decided they would rather have Hudson coming here rather than preschool/daycare during this whole virus craziness.  So.....my life is taking a new turn for awhile! 

Loving the sunshine....mowed the lawn yesterday and hopefully can do  a bit more outside today. 

Enjoy your day!

The card - the bee and hive (SU) are stamped, then die cut.  The corner piece is a die cut (SU) and the strip across the center is patterned paper.

More 'Grandma time' today.  Not sure why, just got a text asking if I could keep him today and  of course I said yes!  I mean, I certainly don't have anything more important to do today!!!!  It's supposed to be nice out today, so maybe we can at least spend some time in the fresh air!

Enjoy your day!

The card - tulip and leaves are from SU.  The stem is stamped directly on the white background.  The leaves and tulip are stamped on a piece of white and then punched out and popped up.  I used a bit of grunge on the background.  Black and white stripe is patterned paper.

'Grandma time' today.  That's it.

Have a terrific day!

Photo Sunday - here's another of Jeff's photos for your viewing pleasure!  See more at www.jeffstoddart.com

'Grandma time' today - yay!  That's all.

Have a great day!


PS....woohoo Karen!  So glad you can see the grandkids again!!!!

Crafty Saturday - here is a wall hanging (wool applique) I did for winter.   (sorry, not a great picture)

.  Looks like we might have some sunshine  - woo hoo!  Really would like to get outside for some fresh air if it's not too cold!   In the mean time I'm going to do a little stamping.

Happy crafing!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  Background is patterned paper.  Leaves are punched out, flower is stamped then cut out and popped up.  

Looks like a stay-at-home day for me today.  I did get out a bit yesterday - had to go to the grocery store and I went out for a walk two different times.  It was a beautiful day to be outside!  Today, it's raining and I don't need to go to the grocery store, so......   I did some stitching yesterday so I'm thinking about doing some knitting today.  (I really should be able to finish some projects during this craziness!!!)

Have a great day!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  The circle border is stamped in black.  The leaves and tiny flowers are stamped directly on the background.  The larger flowers are stamped, punched out and then popped up.  

Well, the govenor has officially put Colorado on a Stay-at-home order.  oh joy!  Not that things will change much for me - wasn't much of anywhere to go anyway since most stores were already closed.  We can still go to the grocery store,  and go outside for excercise, so I'm good!  Today.....hmmmm....the house is finally clean and the laundry is done!  Guess that means I can spend the day stamping, stitching or knitting.  Or maybe a combination of all three!!!!

Enjoy whatever it is you are still allowed to do!!!

The card - my favorite - black and white.  Stamped images are from SU.  The center stripes are patterned paper.  Flowers and leaves are stamped and then die cut.  Background is grunge stamps.

Trying to work up the ambition to clean house.  It really needs to be done, but somehow I just can't get motivated to do it.  I did strip the sheets off the bed, so that project will have to be done at least before I go to bed tonight - LOL! 

Have a wonderful day!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  The background is sponged.  The flower and lily pad are stamped, colored with copics and die cut.  Some added twine, bling and a sentiment.

Sorry for posting so late today.  I got busy this morning and spaced it out!  I had a quite a stash of fat quaters of material left over from different projects.  A friend has been making masks for health care workers and I've been cutting the material to size for her to use.  Delivered a pile to her late this morning.  Just a way I can contribute.  If you are local and have material you would like to donate for this cause, let me know - I can pick it up and cut it to size for her to use.

On a bit of a happy note - the sun is shining today - woo hoo!  I've been walking at the mall all winter because I really do not like the cold.  Well, they closed the mall yesterday, so now walking there is out of the question.  But, since it's a fairly nice day out I managed to go for a walk outside and get some fresh air!  Yay!

It's all good!

The card - quick and easy.  Stamped images are from SU.  The flowers are stamped, punched out and popped up.  (oops, just noticed I forgot to put some bling in the center os the flowers!)

'Grandma time' today.  I will be glad when we see some sunshine and a bit warmer weather.  Not very spring-like here. Cloudy and rainy most days! I would love to be able to spend some time out doors in the sun!

Happy stampin'

Photo Sunday  one of my son Jeff's photos.  You can see more at https://www.jeffstoddart.com/

Stamping day - hoping to be productive!

I've heard that we may be under a Shelter in Place order soon - ugh!  How many of you are already there? 

Happy stampin'

Crafty Saturday - here is one of my latest wool applique projects.  I just finished it awhile back and it's now resides on my dining room table.

'Grandma time' today - yay!  Wishing for a bit of sunshine today instead of rain, so we could spend some time outdoors.  But it's supposed to be pretty chilly, so I guess it will be an inside day!  Who cares...Grandma time is good no matter what!

Have a great day!

The card - background is sponged, stamped images (Unity) is stamped in black.  Added some black twine.  Easy peasy!

Still haven't cleaned the house....that was going to be my goal today....hmmm....not really in the mood!  We'll see if I can talk myself into it.  Think I'd rather be stitching or knitting or stamping!

So, tell me what you all are doing to keep yourself busy during this crazy time in our lives!  Are you still working?  My son is now working from home and my daughter-in-law is a mail carrier, she is still doing her regular job.  I feel so bad for all the people who have actually lost their jobs or the small businesses who have had to close. 

Have a good day!

The card - a super easy one.  Stamped image is from SU.  Stamped in black, colored with copics and then some added grunge.  

Was looking forward to an evening of stitching with a couple of friends, but they both decided it was better for them to stay home - gosh, I hope this whole craziness ends soon! 

I'm either going to clean house or do some stitching.....which do you think it will be ???

Happy crafting!

(PS - the embossing folder yesterday was from SU - the name of it is Tufted)

The card - background and purple strip are both embossed (SU).   The oval is die cut (SU).  Image is stamped in black and colored with copics.  Sentiment is stamped, punched out and popped up.

Hmmm....what to do today.  I did score some toilet paper at Target this morning.  Woo hoo!  Now, that's sad, when that is a highlight of the day!  Lots of things to do, I'm just feeling really restless.  Tell me I shouldn't go out and of course, I want to go out!  I'm going to try and be productive........

Happy crafting!

The card - the flower (SU) is stamped (2 lg and 1 sm), punched out and layered. I popped up each layer.  Background is patterned paper.  Small white rectangle is die cut and matted.  Pretty darn easy!

Well, I guess I will have plenty of time to craft.  All my activities have been cancelled.....no dancing, no eating out, no stitching at Laura's.  Lots to do at home, but I sure am going to miss my groups!  Hopefully this whole craziness won't last long!!!!!

Keep on keepin' on!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  Gray background piece is embossed.  Stems are stamped on the small die cut background piece.  Leaves and large tulip are stamped, then punched out.  Two smaller tulips are cut out.  Tulips and sentiment piece. are popped up.

'Grandma time' today.  It's supposed to be nice today, so hoping to spend some time at the park today!

Happy stampin'

Hudson's Preschool Picture.  

Another birthday celebration today.  Thursday was the family dinner, today is family and friends , cake and icecream!  (I just get to attend, I don't have to do anything Yay!)

Good morning!  Thought I would try to post some 'other' crafty things on the weekends.  This is some of my first attempts at Swedish Weaving.  It is so easy and so fun!  I've done quite a lot of towels, now I need to figure out what else I can do with it!  I've seen some beautiful afghans, but I think that is a little more than I want to attempt.  

Another dreary, cloudy day.  I didn't get a lot of stamping done yesterday, so I think I'll try to do some more today. 

Have a great day!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  The bee hive and bees are stamped and then die cut.  I added some ribbon and bling.

Aw, a free day!  It's raining so I'm thinking it's a good day to stay inside and stamp! 

Have a great day!

The card - stamped images and die cuts are from SU.  Flowers are stamped with back, stamped with red to color and then die cut.  Leaves are stamped with black on green and then die cut.  Circle is a die cut - this one is a new favorite - love it!  The flowers are popped up and I added some bling to the center.  

An extra 'Grandma day' today.  It's Hudson's birthday today - he turned 4.  Wow, the time has gone so fast!  We've been to the dinosaur Museum, now it's time for lunch and then hopefully it will be warm enough to go to the park.  Family dinner, presents, cake and icecream tonight!

Have a terrific day!

The card - background is sponged using a stencil.  Image (Unity) is stamped in black over sponged area.  An added sentiment and some ribbon.

It needs to be a cooking and cleaning day since I need to get ready for Hudson's birthday tomorrow.  But, it is raining and dreary - more of a curl up with a book and take a nap kind of day!  Hmmm....maybe I can do both!  It's worth a try!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  The flower is stamped 3 times (2 lg, 1 sm), punched out and layered.  Each layer is popped up.  The bee is stamped in black, colored and die cut.  The background is white with strips of patterned paper down each side.

Well, thanks ladies for all the encouraging words.  I'm glad to be back.  Want to update things a bit as soon as I find some time, but it's all good for now!

To catch you up a bit, I do have some exciting news!  Another baby is on the way!  I will have a new grandbaby around October 5.  It was a huge surprise so now we're all going to be scrambling to replace all the baby stuff we got rid of!  LOL!

Hudson turns 4 on Thursday, so I'm spending this week getting ready for his birthday dinner.  Can't believe it's been 4 years!  Time really does fly when you're having fun!!!!

So, I'm off to do errands this morning.  Looking forward to some stitching time with friends tonight.

Happy stampin'

The card - stamped images are from SU.  Cardstock and printed paper, and circle die cut are also from SU. 

I"M BACK!  Found I've missed doing the blog, so going to try and keep it going!  Missed having someone to show my creations to!  It may be a little hit and miss for awhile - trying to figure out the best way to copy the cards to get them on here. 

So, here I am! 

Happy Stampin'

One last card......this is a new set from SU that my friend Emily gave me for Christmas.  I love it!  It's going to get lots of use!!!!

Sorry I've been MIA the last few weeks.  Ran out of cards, didn't have time to stamp and life just got in the way!  I had Hudson every day for 2 weeks - which was a complete joy, but limited my time to get other things done.

So.....  after the fact, I've decided to give up doing the blog - at least for now.  I've been thinking about switching to Facebook to post cards - would love to be able to have a little more ability to communicate with each other a little bit more!  My computer is getting so old and slow too!  Many reasons (or maybe just excuses!).  But, for now, I've decided to take a break from the Blog thing.   It will still be available, but I will no longer be posting.  It's been fun - and I've loved your comments and support during the difficult times.  But for now.......

KEEP ON STAMPIN' !!!!!

The card - Background is embossed.  I sponged the folder before I embossed.  I stamped the trees on a smaller piece of white and added it to the back of the window die cut.  I added a couple sprigs of greenery die cuts and some ribbon to the bottom of the window.

A Dr's appointment this morning (just a med check) and then I really need to get myself organized and figure out what all needs to be done in the next couple of weeks!  Looking forward to an evening of stitching with a friend.

Have a wonderful day!

The card - just one more with the patterned paper from SU.  So easy and yet so pretty!

Christmas party with our Shoebox group tonight.   That means a bit of cleaning up from making peanut brittle last night and some cooking! 

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed.  Smaller square is die cut from patterned paper (SU) and then matted on card stock.  Sentiment was added at the bottom.  Easy!

'Grandma time" today.  Going to see Santa!

Loved the Swedish Weaving class!  I'm addicted!  Have finished my towel from class, plus another one and have started one more. Can hardly wait to get some pattern books and more pretty thread. 

Have a wonderful day!

The card - some more of that pretty paper from SU.  I stamped the sentiment across the top and matted the piece with a darker blue.  The background piece is actually embossed with a very subtle texture which didn't show up in the scan :(  Super easy for a quick, but pretty  card.

Looking foward to learning a brand new craft today - Swedish weaving!    Taking a class this morning at Laura's - hopefully I can  do it!

Stitching with friends tonight.  A full day of fun!

Have a great day!

The card - so sorry for the bad scan. :( This is actually a really pretty card.   The background is embossed with a brick folder that has been inked before embossing.  (tan, not yellow)  The tree is stamped on a small piece and added to the front of the card while the window frmae is popped up over the tree.  The sentiment strip at the bottom is also popped up.   Try it - it's really a pretty card!:)

Errands this morning and then I need to straighten up a bit from last night's card class event.  Looking forward to an afternoon of stitching at Laura's and then Line Dancing tonight.

Have a great day!

The card - small white mat is die cut (SU) Sentiment is stamped added to black balck and then tied with ribbon.  Easy peasy!

Party tonight - a couple of errands for things I forgot yesterday, house cleaning and food prep today!

Hve a wonderful day!

The card - printed paper with a stamped sentiment.  How easy is that?  I LOVE this line of paper from SU.

Errands and baking today.  Getting ready for a Christmas party tomorrow night.  Looking forward to an evening of stitching with friends.

Have a terrific day!

The card - a quick and easy one.  Patterned paper, ribbon, bling and a sentiment.   Super easy!

'Grandma time' today.  That's all.  (hopefully I can clean up some of the mess I made putting up the Christmas decoration! :)

Have a great day!

The card - window die cut (SU) with patterned paper behind.  Background panel is embossed.  Snowflake punch.  Sentiment with added twine.

'Grandma time' today.  The plan is to put up the Christmas tree!  Looking forward to Friday night crafting!

Have a terrific day!

Counting my many blessings.....

HAPPY

THANKSGIVING!

The card - more leaves (punched, scrunched and sponged), pattern paper and a sentiment.  Background square is just a matted square with some splatter grunge.

More 'Grandma time' today.  Loving it!  That's all.  Since I'm not in charge of Thanksgiving this year (yay!) I don't have much to do except make a couple of pies and some mashed potatoes in the morning. 

If you are traveling to be with friends and/or family, please be careful and have a safe trip!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - I stamped some leaves on the background in the same color as the cardstock.  The other leaves are punched out, scrunched up, sponged and popped up.  I also added some sprigs die cuts and some twine.  

Snow???   Brrrr...it's cold and white out there this morning.  Not quite my cup of tea.  LOL...but, not much I can do about it, so it's on with the day. Have a couple of errands to do and maybe some  extra 'Grandma time'.  (still waiting to hear)

Have a wonderful day!

The card - a little grunge in the background, plus some wheat (Hero Arts).  Leaves are punched out, scrunched up and sponged.  Pumpkins (Unity) are stamped, cut out and sponged.    Tag is stamped , punched out with oval punch and then the twine is added.

'Grandma time' today.  Stitching with friends tonight! 

Have a wonderful day!

The card - Love this new line of 6 x 6 patterned paper from SU.  Just some mats of card stock, a die cut stitched rectangle and the printed paper.  I stamped the sentiment at the top and added some ribbon.  So easy!

Oh my, I really need to get myself organized today.  So many things happening in the next few weeks.  Can't figure out how the holidays snuck up on me this year!  (oh wait, I think I say that every year:)  Looking forward to an evening of crafting tonight!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - love the black andd white check that is so popular these days!  The flowers are stamped directly on the background panel and then colored a bit here and there.  The milk can is stamped, colored, cut out and then popped up.  Added a sentiment and some twine.

A few chores this morning and then stitching this afternoon at Laura's.  Line Dancing class tonight!

Have a terrific day!

The card - I die cut the top panel leaving the rectangle opening to put the flower in.  The flower (SU) is stamped twice, layered and then popped up.  Leaves are punched out and slipped under the flower.  Sentiment is stamped, punched out and popped up (sorry, didn't notice it was crooked :)

A totally free day - I'm thinking I should work on next month's class stuff.  Still thinking........not feeling very motivated, but maybe after I go for a walk and have a little more caffeine.

Have a wonderful day!

The card - a couple strips of patterned paper, some punched out, scrunched up leaves, a sentiment and some twine.  Oh, and some grunge splotches in the backgound.  That's it.  Easy peasy!

Class this morning, stitching with friends tonight.  Maybe I can be productive in between (or, I could take a nap !)

Have a wonderful day!

(P.S.  the trees from yesterday's card is from a Tim Holtz set called Reindeer Flight)

The card - middle panel is embossed with torn edges.  Trees (Tim Holtz)  are stamped, torn edges and popped up.  Some added twine.  Easy!

'Grandma time' today.  That's all!

Have a great day!

The card - smaller background piece is embossed.  Leaves are punched out, scrunched up, sponged and popped up.  A vetical sentiment and some added twine.

Time to finish up the class projects - that's my plan for the day!

Have a great day!

The card - I stamped some leaves lightly on the background piece.  The other leaves are punched out, srunched up. sponged and popped up.   Strip across background is patterned paper.

Looking forward to an afternoon of stitching at Laura's studio today!  Line dancing class tonight!

Have a terrific day!

The card - background is embossed.  Small panel is die cut.  Leaves are die cut, flower (SU) is stamped twice , punched out and popped up on the panel.  

Work day - it's time to get class projects done.  That's my goal for the day.  Looking forward to an evening of stitching with friends.

Have a wonderful day!